Nikon Rumors

September 2025 CIPA numbers

By [NR] admin | Published: November 9, 2025

CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2025, black: 2024, blue: 2023):

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What to expect next from Nikon?

By [NR] admin | Published: November 8, 2025

After the Nikon ZR, silver Nikon Zf, 24-70mm f/2.8 S II, and two Nikkor X DX lens announcements, here is an updated list of what to expect next from Nikon (see previous posts):

Cameras

Nikon Z9II: now expected/rumored for 2026

Lenses

New Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 II lens (similar to the 24-70mm f/2.8 S II)
Wide-angle lens: 14-24mm or 14mm or similar
Standard zoom: 24-105mm or similar (24-50mm?)
Nikkor Z 100-300mm or 120-300mm f/2.8 lens
Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.4 (to match/complete the 35mm/50mm f/1.4 lenses)
More Nikkor Z cinema lenses – this has been reported for months (first teaser?)

Nikon to announce a new line of Nikkor cinema lenses

Join the new Nikon ZR Facebook group

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AstrHori 9mm f/2.8 APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount officially announced

By [NR] admin | Published: November 7, 2025

The previously reported AstrHori 9mm f/2.8 APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially announced and available for order:

US: B&H Photo
Worldwide: AstrHori | Pergear

Additional information:

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Nikon Q2 financial results: revenue and profits down because of foreign exchange rates and tariffs

By [NR] admin | Published: November 6, 2025

Nikon released its latest financial results for the 2nd quarter of the year ending on March 31, 2026. Here are the results for the first half of the financial year:

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New Nikon US November rebates: returning to pre-tariffs pricing on many cameras & lenses

By [NR] admin | Published: November 6, 2025

The new Nikon November rebates that started today in the US are being advertised as “pre-tariffs pricing on Nikon gear”:

Rebates by categories:

Service Photo will pay the sales tax on your Nikon gear (Friday 11/7 & Saturday 11/8 only):

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Nikon is rumored to announce a new Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 Mark II lens

By [NR] admin | Published: November 5, 2025

Nikon is rumored to release a new Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 Mark II lens that will replace the current Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S (similar to the 24-70mm f/2.8 S II).